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Office Manager
About us
We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.
About the role
As the Office Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing general office management at our brand-new Central London office. Your duties will include managing reception, handling post and visitor management, coordinating contractor services, and overseeing hospitality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide general administrative support to office staff, management, key stakeholders and executive board members.
- Manage office supplies and inventory, ensuring stock levels are maintained.
- Assist in scheduling and coordinating meetings and events.
- Undertake daily office audits covering Health & Safety, cleanliness and maintenance onsite.
- Manage inbound and outbound post
- Ensure all office areas are kept in good condition and report any housekeeping or maintenance issues including any first aid equipment.
- Greet visitors and ensure they are properly accommodated.
- Work closely with onsite and company security to protect integrity of the office for colleagues and property management.
About you.
- Proven experience in managing office operations, including administrative tasks, facilities management, and coordinating contractor services.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Positive attitude with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- IOSH managing safely qualification (desired).
Some of our benefits
- Flexible, hybrid working model
- Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
- £250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays
- Udemy learning access
- Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
- Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
- Matched pension up to 6%
- More benefits can be found on our career site
How to apply
Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you may be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS and DBS check.
What happens next?
Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.
You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:
1st stage - An informal 3045-minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.
2nd Stage – A one-hour formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions.
As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.
Equal opportunities
We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.